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Axa launches Retailers SME product on Open GI
Insurer plans to further enhance its e-trading strategy.
IFED confirms Oliver Little as new lead
Police unit has seized more than £1.3m from insurance fraudsters since 2012.
Broking Break: The regulation game
Steve Blott, chief risk officer at UK General Insurance, covers off the top regulation issues brokers need to consider in 2016.
IFED lead departs
DCI Angie Rogers has been in post for less than 12 months.
Covéa awarded chartered status for commercial and HNW business
Insurer says award demonstrates commitment to professionalism.
Home premiums up for the first time since 2011
AA Index states IPT hike led to small rate increases in the last quarter of 2015.
Zurich predicts £194m storm losses
Insurer predicts losses in general insurance following UK storms and estimates $100m GI operating loss.
Brokers ‘in the dark’ regarding Insurance Act, says law firm
Research finds that more guidance is needed ahead of August 2016 implementation.
Accelerate agrees three-year deal with JRW Group
Underwriter will provide exclusive capacity for sports broker.
Big data increases political risk, says report
Report also mentions FinTech as a major threat for established financial institutions.
Transactor reveals further growth in 2015
Software specialists set to open new office in Macedonia.
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Aviva: Who will step into Maurice Tulloch's shoes?
The rumour mill is turning, but strangely slowly.
NIG to cut 71 jobs across Bristol and Manchester
Jobs will be lost at the insurer's underwriting centres in offshoring move.
Car insurance premiums see biggest annual rise since 2011
Research cites higher repair costs and IPT rise.
ABI's Huw Evans focuses on sustainable development after floods
The director general also says the FCA faces big questions in 2016.
RSA settles with Philip Smith
Insurer strikes deal with former CEO in Ireland.
RCIB buys three motor breakdown brands from ERS
Deal includes transfer of 150,000 customers.
PwC predicts “mixed” household premiums after floods
Competition in household will see premiums drop in 2016 with commercial premiums falling as motor rises following impact of flooding and petrol price reductions.
Fisher pledges to focus on professionalism and diversity
New CII CEO “looking forward” to starting on 1 February and keen to build on foundations laid by outgoing CEO Sandy Scott.
Mario Greco being lined up as Zurich CEO say reports
Greco worked for Zurich before joining Generali.
Sector hails Tulloch as "strong leader"
Experts say Aviva should look internally for new UKGI CEO.
Open GI launches Mini Fleet
Company says launch is in response to broker feedback.